A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2474827 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2476214 epoch_slot_no: 13814 block_no: 2474711 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1278 time: 2019-04-20 02:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x649b78e0a718aa493105a7e1f6f4e2715da66ddd3d3ea6275fc55441ef610fd1Block Operator
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